Monthly Archives: April 2016

Mac Nurse David stops in to talk about how we think about technology in a fast-paced age. He used to be a customer support representative before he entered the medical field, but a few years ago he got tired of machines intruding on his life. We ask what he did about it and how he feels now. He also gave us some government issue pens!

Nathan Jones & Mariana Mo started a weekly bike ride through Portland a year ago. People keep joining in droves, and the event has been happening every week since then. And it’s just a positive, relaxed bike ride without any frills. What happens and how does it work? Are there rules? We ask all the questions.THURSDAY NIGHT RIDE

Kick Ass Oregon History and TriMet Diaries are proud to announce our third installment of Portland Mass Transit Stories, which we are calling “Humanity on Wheels 3!” Previously labeled “TriMet’s Woodstock,” this live story telling event took place on April 5th, 2016 at The Jack London Bar.

Selected story tellers opened the evening. Dan Christensen, William Reagan, Aaron Flores, Dr. Jeff and Heather Goguen all shared stories of riding TriMet. Then, the master of ceremonies, KAOH’s Doug Kenck-Crispin introduced an Open Mic section of the program, where audience members shared their own Portland Mass Transit stories!

For the audience’s enjoyment, we also offered musical interludes provided by Dr. Something (who’s songs include “Beaverton TC” and “Shitsplosion at the Lloyd Center Macy’s”). AND we enjoyed viewing vintage TriMet training films and advertisements that we obtained from the agency’s archives!

A big thank you to Heather Goguen for the graphic design! AND to Matthew Cowan at the Oregon Historical Society for assisting with the vintage film transfer.

We met Daniel and Ashley at Cranksgiving 2015, the charitable alleycat race to benefit people in need. Daniel is a fascinating fellow, originally from Albany NY, who loves to restore and rebuild old bikes. We talk about wrenching on specialties, growing up around Amtrak, his touring aspirations, and more.

Also: Brock prepped for his summer adventure by climbing a mountain while his ride is in the shop, and Aaron attempted an early De Ronde!

Thanks to our generous sponsor The Beer Mongers and our Patreon donors that keep us going! And welcome to our newest donor Kampcite! Thanks to Josh Z for upping his support!